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Laos Celebrates Its Ancient Tea Legacy on International Tea Day

Every year on 21 May, tea lovers across the globe raise their cups in celebration of International Tea Day, a nod to one of the oldest and most loved drinks in the world. From Asia to Africa and the Americas, tea is more than just a beverage. It’s a tradition,...

Laos Targets 577,000 Tonnes to Boost National Food Self-Sufficiency

The Lao government has announced plans to increase the country’s production of meat, fish,...

Ireland, WFP Back Climate-Resilient Farming for Women in Northern Laos

Press Release - The Ambassador of Ireland to Laos, Deirdre Ní Fhallúin, announced on...

Cassava Exports from Laos Surge as Railway Boosts Trade Efficiency

Cassava exports from Laos have grown significantly in early 2025, thanks to increased shipments...

From Seed to Community: How Lao Tobacco Limited Partners with Lao Farmers

Across the provinces of northern and central Laos, Lao Tobacco Limited (LTL) is working...

Mekong Communities at Risk as Arsenic Levels Soar in Northern Thai Rivers, Researcher Found

Arsenic levels up to 19 times higher than safety limits have contaminated rivers feeding into the Mekong, putting downstream communities across Southeast Asia at...

Vientiane Province Steps Up Wildfire Prevention Efforts as Fire Alerts Increase

Vientiane Province has recorded 385 fire alerts in the first quarter of 2025, signaling an increase in fire activity, according to Global Forest Watch. In...

ASEAN Unveils Guidelines for Agroecology Transitions

Member states of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), in collaboration with key international partners, have officially launched the ASEAN Guidelines for Agroecology...

Australian Ambassador Pushes for Deeper Laos-Australia Economic Engagement

Australian Ambassador to Laos, Megan Jones, has called for stronger trade and investment ties between Australia and Laos, stressing the importance of opportunities in...

Laos Seeks Larger Share of Global Cassava Market Amid Growing Demand

Laos is aiming to expand its cassava exports and attract more international customers, especially from neighboring countries, following strong trade in recent years. In 2024,...